TiNDLE
TiNDLE Foods is a Singapore-based food-tech company that develops plant-based chicken alternatives (wings, nuggets, tenders, stuffed chicken) for foodservice, retail, and now European private-label B2B customers, pivoting away from US branded retail in 2026.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TiNDLE does
TiNDLE, originally founded as Next Gen Foods in Singapore in 2019, is a food-technology company that develops and sells plant-based chicken alternatives. The product portfolio comprises a core TiNDLE chicken product plus sub-products including wings, nuggets, tenders, and a stuffed chicken line launched in 2024 featuring flavors such as Parmigiana and Tikka Masala with over 10g of protein per serving and a clean label (no cholesterol, animal hormones, or antibiotics). The underlying technology centers on plant-protein formulation designed to replicate the taste, texture, and cooking performance of conventional chicken, targeting flexitarian consumers, foodservice operators, and increasingly B2B private-label buyers.
The company operates a hybrid branded-and-private-label business model. Historically it distributed branded SKUs through US grocery retail (over 1,300 stores), foodservice distributors including DOT Foods, KeHE, and UNFI, and online via PlantX.com. In 2024 Livekindly Collective acquired TiNDLE's foodservice business in the US, UK, and Germany, and in late 2025 the company announced a strategic pivot effective 2026 to focus on private-label B2B supply to European manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants, divesting US operations. Capital sources include over $130M raised across multiple funding rounds plus a double-digit million media-for-equity investment from SevenVentures supporting DACH expansion. Leadership comprises co-founder and CEO Andre Menezes, co-founder and Executive Chairman Timo Recker, CMO Jean Madden, and CFO Rohit Bhattacharya. Production is increasingly handled through a co-manufacturing and distribution agreement with Livekindly Collective utilizing three plants in the Netherlands, Sweden, and South Africa.
TiNDLE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TiNDLE
- Website
- https://tindle.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- TiNDLE Foods is a Singapore-based food-tech company that develops plant-based chicken alternatives (wings, nuggets, tenders, stuffed chicken) for foodservice, retail, and now European private-label B2B customers, pivoting away from US branded retail in 2026.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TiNDLE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plant-based Meat Alternatives
- NAICS
- Poultry Processing (311615), Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (424440)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plant-Based Poultry Alternatives (Analog Chicken/Turkey) (AFANAKAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Further Processed Poultry (Cooked, Breaded, Nuggets, Patties, Wings) (AFANACAC)
Keywords
Where TiNDLE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices5 records
Markets served
TiNDLE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Private Label B2B Product Sales: Supplying unbranded plant-based proteins to European manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants. Revenue generated through bulk product sales to B2B customers rather than branded retail offerings.
- Foodservice Distribution: Distribution of plant-based meat products including wings, nuggets, tenders, and stuffed chicken to foodservice operators and online customers in US, UK, and German markets through Livekindly Collective partnership.
- Media-for-Equity Investment: SevenVentures invested a double-digit million amount through a media-for-equity deal to support brand expansion, providing capital in exchange for media advertising coverage rather than traditional equity.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels2 records
TiNDLE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TiNDLE, made by Next Gen Foods, manufactures and sells plant-based chicken products designed to replicate the taste, texture, and cooking experience of conventional poultry. The portfolio includes wings, nuggets, tenders, and stuffed chicken items sold through branded retail channels and increasingly through B2B private-label partnerships with grocery and food-service distributors.
Product overview
TiNDLE (originally launched as Next Gen Foods) is a plant-based meat company that produces plant-based chicken alternatives. The product portfolio includes TiNDLE (core plant-based chicken), TiNDLE Wings, TiNDLE Nuggets, TiNDLE Tenders, and TiNDLE Stuffed Chicken. In 2025-2026, the company pivoted from branded retail offerings to private-label operations, supplying unbranded plant-based proteins primarily to European manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants. Production is handled through a co-manufacturing agreement with LIVEKINDLY Collective utilizing their facilities in the Netherlands, Sweden, and South Africa, targeting the US, German, and UK markets for foodservice and online customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TiNDLE Wings
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 10 grams of protein per serving
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use TiNDLE
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TiNDLE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
TiNDLE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Livekindly CollectivecoreLivekindly Collective (LKC), a US-headquartered plant-based food company, signed a co-manufacturing and distribution agreement with Singapore-based TiNDLE Foods to produce TiNDLE's plant-based meat portfolio including wings, nuggets, tenders, and stuffed chicken for the US, German and UK markets, targeting foodservice and online customers. LKC will leverage its three manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, Sweden and South Africa. This is LKC's first inorganic growth move since founding in 2020, with the company having turned a profit for the first time in September.
- The GIANT Co.coreTiNDLE Foods launched its plant-based Stuffed Chicken line in partnership with The GIANT Co., expanding into 160 GIANT and MARTIN'S stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The new product line features innovative flavor combinations like Parmigiana and Tikka Masala, delivering over 10 grams of protein per serving with no cholesterol, animal hormones, or antibiotics.
- DOT FoodsminorDOT Foods, a major foodservice distributor, distributes TiNDLE products enabling foodservice distribution across the United States.
- KeHE DistributorsminorKeHE Distributors, a natural and organic food distributor, serves as a distribution channel for TiNDLE products in the natural channel.
- UNFIminorUNFI, a major food distributor, serves TiNDLE products to retail and foodservice customers nationwide.
- PlantX.comminorPlantX.com is an online retailer offering TiNDLE products directly to consumers through e-commerce platform.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TiNDLE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Better Meat Co. Better Meat Co. specializes in plant-based whole-cut chicken alternatives using proprietary fungal fermentation technology. Direct competitor in plant-based chicken with similar B2B foodservice positioning.
- Beyond Meat: Beyond Meat is a leading plant-based meat company offering Beyond Chicken, Burgers, and Sausage products across retail and foodservice globally. Direct competitor in the plant-based chicken category with similar B2B and retail distribution strategies.
- Impossible Foods: Impossible Foods produces plant-based meat alternatives including Impossible Chicken, Burgers, and Sausage. Direct competitor targeting the same foodservice and retail channels as TiNDLE with comparable B2B foodservice focus.
- Daring Foods: Daring Foods produces plant-based chicken pieces specifically designed for foodservice operators. Direct competitor in the plant-based chicken category with similar SKU formats (wings, tenders, nuggets).
- Eat JUST: Eat JUST produces plant-based proteins including JUST Chicken and JUST Egg products. Direct competitor in the plant-based chicken category with retail and foodservice distribution across US and Asia.
Broad incumbents
- Livekindly Collective: Livekindly Collective is a multi-brand plant-based food company (acquired TiNDLE's foodservice business in 2024 and now co-manufactures TiNDLE products). Comparable as a broad plant-based incumbent with multiple brands and three manufacturing plants.
- Quorn: Quorn produces mycoprotein-based meat alternatives including chicken-style products for global retail and foodservice. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the plant-based chicken category with established European presence.
- Maple Leaf Foods (Plant-Based): Maple Leaf Foods operates a plant-based protein division (Lightlife and Field Roast) producing meat alternatives including chicken-style products. Broad incumbent with retail and foodservice distribution in North America.
Emerging players
- Alpha Foods: Alpha Foods produces plant-based Asian-inspired meat alternatives including chicken products. Emerging competitor with overlapping SKU formats (chunks, nuggets) targeting similar health-conscious consumers.
- Wicked Kitchen: Wicked Kitchen produces plant-based foodservice products including chef-driven plant-based chicken alternatives. Emerging competitor with similar foodservice positioning and chef-driven innovation focus.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TiNDLE financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TiNDLE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
TiNDLE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TiNDLE M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TiNDLE
What does TiNDLE do?
TiNDLE, made by Next Gen Foods, manufactures and sells plant-based chicken products designed to replicate the taste, texture, and cooking experience of conventional poultry. The portfolio includes wings, nuggets, tenders, and stuffed chicken items sold through branded retail channels and increasingly through B2B private-label partnerships with grocery and food-service distributors.
Is TiNDLE a public or private company?
TiNDLE is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was TiNDLE founded?
TiNDLE was founded in 2020. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is TiNDLE based?
TiNDLE is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does TiNDLE make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Private Label B2B Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are foodservice Distribution and media-for-Equity Investment.
Who are TiNDLE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Better Meat Co., Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Daring Foods and Eat JUST. Broad incumbents are Livekindly Collective, Quorn and Maple Leaf Foods (Plant-Based). Emerging players are Alpha Foods and Wicked Kitchen.
Does TiNDLE have an API?
No public API is recorded for TiNDLE.
What industry is TiNDLE in?
TiNDLE's product category is Plant-based Meat Alternatives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFANAKAL, Plant-Based Poultry Alternatives (Analog Chicken/Turkey), with a secondary code of AFANACAC, Further Processed Poultry (Cooked, Breaded, Nuggets, Patties, Wings). Its NAICS code is 311615 and its SIC code is 2000.